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The Moon is Playing Tricks on You This April - Here's Why!

Look Up! April's Full Moon is a Tiny Treasure: The Micromoon Explained Look Up! April's Full Moon is a Tiny Treasure: The Micromoon Explained Keywords: April full moon, micromoon, smallest full moon 2025, pink moon, astronomy, skywatching, lunar events, NASA, space Did you know that April's full moon this year is a bit of a shy celestial body? Unlike the big and bright supermoons we sometimes see, April 2025 welcomes a "micromoon" – a full moon that appears slightly smaller than usual. Don't worry, it's still a spectacular sight to behold! What Makes April's Full Moon a Micromoon? Mark your calendars for Saturday evening, April 12th, because that's when this unique full moon will grace our skies, peaking at 8:22 p.m. ET. But why the "micro" in micromoon? According to NASA planetary scientist Dr. Noah Petro, it all comes down to the moon's orbit around Earth. It's ...

7 Mind-Blowing Lunar Eclipse Facts You WON'T Believe

🤯 7 Mind-Blowing Lunar Eclipse Facts You WON'T Believe! 🌕 🤯 7 Mind-Blowing Lunar Eclipse Facts You WON'T Believe! 🌕 Lunar eclipses: they're breathtaking, awe-inspiring, and packed with fascinating science and history. Forget everything you *think* you know – these seven facts will leave you starstruck! 1. Witnessing the Immense: Total Lunar Eclipses Dominate the Globe Think total solar eclipses are rare? Prepare to be amazed! This century alone will see 85 total lunar eclipses. Unlike solar eclipses, which are only visible along a narrow path, lunar eclipses are visible across more than half the Earth. The March 13-14 eclipse is predicted to be visible to over 1.36 BILLION people! That's a cosmic spectacle on an unprecedented scale. 2. A Billion Eyes on the Sky: Global Viewing Extravaganza The upcoming March 13-14 total lunar eclipse promises to be a truly global event. From North and South Amer...